MSC.Nastran Bibliography

Nonlinear Analysis

(Korean). Nonlinear Analysis of Vertical Joint in Large Concrete Panel System, MSC 1994 Korea Users' Conf. Proc., December, 1994, in Korean. 

Agrawal, Hari; Perumalswami, P. R. Press-Fit Analysis of Axle Assembly Using MSC/NASTRAN Nonlinear Capability, MSC/NASTRAN Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 6, March, 1984. 

Aiello, Robert A.; Chamis, Christos C. Large Displacements and Stability Analysis of Nonlinear Propeller Structures, Tenth NASTRAN Users' Colloq., pp.112-132, May, 1982, (NASA CP-2249). 

Allahabadi, Rakesh. Three Dimensional Slideline Contact, The MSC 1993 World Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 48, May, 1993. 

Allahabadi, Rakesh; Aghssa, Peyman; Xiang, Diangxiang; Liebe, Detlef; Grassi, Glenn C.; Shahidi, Behrooz K. Three-Dimensional Slideline Contact in Version 68, MSC 1994 World Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 16, June, 1994. 

Anderson, William J.; Kim, Ki-Ook; Zhi, Bingchen; Bernitsas, Michael M.; Hoff, Curtis; Cho, Kyu-Nam. Nonlinear Perturbation Methods in Dynamic Redesign, MSC/NASTRAN Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 16, March, 1983. 

Ardic, E. Selcuk; Bolcan, Can; Kayran, Altan. Method of Strain and Stress Analysis of Composites for Nonlinear Strain Distribution Case, International Journal of Solids and Structures v 31 n 24 Dec 1994. 

Armand, Sasan C.; Liao, Mei-Hwa; Morris, Ronald W. A Transient Plasticity Study and Low Cycle Fatigue Analysis of the Space Station Freedom Photovoltaic Solar Array Blanket, The MSC 1990 World Users Conf. Proc., Vol. I, Paper No. 19, March, 1990. 

Asai, Tatsuo. Analysis Method for Discontinuum Using MSC/NASTRAN-Finding New Application Fields for MSC/NASTRAN, The Third MSC/NASTRAN User's Conf. in Japan, October, 1985, in Japanese. 

Asquier, J.; Gauthier, J. P. Shock Study by Non-Linear Transient Analysis, Proc. of the 19th MSC European Users' Conf., Paper No. 6, September, 1992. 

Barclay, Ralph G.; Hanlein, Stuart L.; Sween, John Jr.; King, Paul H. Non-Linear Consideration of Gravity in a Stiffness Test of a Weak Structure at Small Strains, NASTRAN: Users' Exper., pp. 17-26, September, 1971, (NASA TM X-2378). 

Basic, S. A Design Stage Non-Linearisation of Stiffened- Compression Panels for Linear MSC/NASTRAN/ARIES Modelling of Diagonal Tension Field Shells, MSC 1995 World Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 30, May, 1995. 

Bedrossian, Herand; Rose, Ted. DMAP Alters for Nonlinear Craig-Bampton Component Modal Synthesis, The MSC 1993 World Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 25, May, 1993. 

Bennett, Robert D. NASTRAN Differential Stiffness Analysis of an Aircraft Canopy, NASTRAN: Users' Exper., pp. 85-106, September, 1971, (NASA TM X-2378). 

Bergere, G. Large Non-Linear Bearing Problems Solved with MSC/NASTRAN, NASTRAN User's Conf., Paper No. 4, June, 1981. Paper no. 4.

Blakely, Ken; Howard, G. E.; Walton, W. B.; Johnson, B. A.; Chitty, D. E. Comparison of a Nonlinear Dynamic Model of a Piping System to Test Data, 7th Int. Conf. on Struct. Mech. in Reactor Tech., August, 1983. 

Bolzon, G.; Natali, A.; Vitaliani, R. Investigation on the Response of Hyperelastic Material Under Finite Displacement and Strain, Proc. of the MSC/NASTRAN First Italian Users' Conf., October, 1987. 

Boon, D. J. The Rover 800 Front Passenger Seat - An Investigative Analysis, Proc. of the MSC/NASTRAN Eur. Users' Conf., May, 1986. 

Bortman, J.; Szabo, B. A. Nonlinear Models for Fastened Structural Connections Based on the p-Version of the Finite Element Method, The MSC 1990 World Users Conf. Proc., Vol. II, Paper No. 41, March, 1990. 

Bosco, Tran. Geometric Nonlinear Structural Analysis of the Practice Bomb Dispenser Using MSC/NASTRAN, The First Australasian MSC Users Conf. Proc., Paper No. 12, June, 1987. 

Bosela, Paul A. Limitations of Current Nonlinear Finite Element Methods in Dynamic Analysis of Solar Arrays, The 1989 MSC World Users Conf. Proc., Vol. II, Paper No. 42, March, 1989. 

Bradley, S. A. Non-linear Load and Deformation Analysis of Elastomer Piston Seals Using MSC/NASTRAN, The MSC 1990 World Users Conf. Proc., Vol. I, Paper No. 3, March, 1990. 

Brolliar, Steve; Bracklin, Joe. Nonlinear Analysis of the Solid Rocket Booster Aft Skirt Welds Using a Modified MSC/NASTRAN Superelement Approach, The MSC 1992 World Users' Conf. Proc., Vol. II, Paper No. 52, May, 1992. 

Brombolich, L. J.; Fowler, T. J. Geometric Nonlinearities Revisited, MSC/NASTRAN Users' Conf., March, 1978. 

Butler, Thomas G. Telescoping Robot Arms, MSC/NASTRAN Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 10, March, 1984. 

Campbell, George; Ting, Wen; Aghssa, Peyman; Hoff, Claus C. Buckling and Geometric Nonlinear Analysis of a Tie Rod in MSC/NASTRAN Version 68, MSC 1994 World Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 15, June 1994. 

Carlson, Mark. Applications of Finite Element Analysis for an Improved Musical Instrument Design, MSC 1996 World Users' Conf. Proc., Vol. I, Paper No. 8, June, 1996. 

Carrasco, A. Thermoelastic Analysis with Geometrical Non-Linearities: Application to the Analysis of High Pressure Swivels, Actes de la 2ème Confèrence Française Utilisateurs des Logiciels MSC, Toulouse, France, September, 1995. 

Casciaro, R.; Garcea, G.; Attanasio, G.; Fiordano, F. Perturbation Approach to Elastic Post-Buckling Analysis, MSC 1995 European Users' Conf. Proc., Italian Session, September, 1995. 

Chen, C. H. S. Pressure Deformation of Tires Using Differential Stiffness for Triangular Solid-of-Revolution Elements, NASTRAN: Users' Exper., pp. 171-180, September, 1975, (NASA TM X-3278). 

Chen, C. H. S. Prediction of Bead Area Contact Load at the Tire-Wheel Interface Using NASTRAN, Tenth NASTRAN Users' Colloq., pp.133-142, May, 1982, (NASA CP-2249). 

Chen, C. H. S. On Shell Elemental Force/Moment in Non-linear Analysis, The MSC 1990 World Users Conf. Proc., Vol. I, Paper No. 7, March, 1990. 

Chen, K. H.; Shiue, T. K. Application of Gap Element to Preloaded Fitting Analysis, The Fifth Annual MSC Taiwan Users' Conf. Proc., November, 1993. 

Chen, P. C. T.; O'Hara, G. P. Implementations of a Trapezoidal Ring Element in NASTRAN for Elastic-Plastic Analysis, Eighth NASTRAN Users' Colloq., pp. 101-112, October, 1979, (NASA CP-2131). 

Chen, P. C. T. Elastic-Plastic Analysis Using A Triangular Ring Element in NASTRAN, Ninth NASTRAN Users' Colloq., pp. 190-200, October, 1980, (NASA CP-2151). 

Chen, P. C. T. On Elastic-Plastic Analysis of an Overloaded Breech Ring Using NASTRAN, Tenth NASTRAN Users' Colloq., pp.143-152, May, 1982, (NASA CP-2249). 

Chen, P. C. T. Elastic-Plastic Analysis of Annular Plate Problems Using NASTRAN, Eleventh NASTRAN Users' Colloq., pp. 281-292, May, 1983. 

Chen, Yohchia. Nonlinear Seismic Analysis of Bridges: Practical Approach and Comparative Study, The MSC 1993 World Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 57, May, 1993. 

Chiang, C. K.; Robinson, J. H.; Rizzi, S. A. Equivalent Linearization Solution Sequence for MSC/NASTRAN, Winter Annual Meeting of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, pp. 133-138, November, 1992. 

Chiu, Chi-Wai. Spacecraft Dynamics During Solar Array Panel Deployment Motion, The Fifth Annual MSC Taiwan Users' Conf. Proc., November, 1993. 

Chow, E. NASTRAN Nonlinear Analysis of Stiffened Wing Panels, The MSC 1987 World Users Conf. Proc., Vol. I, Paper No. 23, March, 1987. 

Cifuentes, A. O.; Iwan, W. D. Nonlinear System Identification Based on Modeling of Restoring Force Behaviour, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 2-8, 1989. 

Cifuentes, Arturo; Bock, Timothy L.; Coppolino, Robert N. A Finite Element Technique for Tape-Head Interaction Problems in High Speed Recording: The Steady-State Case, The 1989 MSC World Users Conf. Proc., Vol. I, Paper No. 24, March, 1989. 

Cifuentes, A. O.; Bock, T. L.; Coppolino, R. N. A Finite Element Technique for Tape-Head Interaction Problems in High Speed Recording: the Steady-State Case, Proc. of the Sixteenth MSC Eur. Users' Conf., Paper No. 10, September, 1989. 

Cifuentes, A. O. Elastoplastic Analysis of Bimaterial Beams Subjected to Thermal Loads, ASME J. of Electronic Packaging, Vol. 113, pp. 355-358, December, 1991. 

Conlisk, Peter J. MSC/NASTRAN Analysis of Shear Transfer in Laminated Architectural Glass, The MSC 1992 World Users' Conf. Proc., Vol. I, Paper No. 2, May, 1992. 

Coutinho da Silva, L. A.; Derviche, Julio C. Linear Analysis of the Structural Behavior of Flow Molded Plastic Tanks, Proc. of the 2nd MSC/NASTRAN Users' Conf. in Brazil, Paper No. 10, March, 1993, in Portuguese. 

Darkis, M. Analysis of an Aircraft Engine Mounting Making Use of the Superelement and Material Non-linearity Capability in MSC/NASTRAN, The MSC 1988 World Users Conf. Proc., Vol. II, Paper No. 55, March, 1988. 

Deloo, Ph.; Klein, M. In-Orbit Disturbance Sensitivity Analysis of the Hubble Space Telescope New Solar Arrays, Proc. of the 19th MSC European Users' Conf., Paper No. 11, September, 1992. 

Detroux, P.; Geraets, L. H. Instability at Restart or Change of Time Step with NASTRAN in the Presence of Nonlinear Loads, Proc. of the MSC/NASTRAN Eur. Users' Conf., June, 1983. 

Drago, Raymond J.; Margasahayam, Ravi N. A Non-Linear Finite Element Approach to Gear Tooth Load Sharing Problem, The 1989 MSC World Users Conf. Proc., Vol. I, Paper No. 16, March, 1989. 

Durand, Michel; Jankovich, Etienne. Nonapplicability of Linear Finite Element Programs to the Stress Analysis of Tires, NASTRAN: Users' Exper., pp. 263-276, September, 1972, (NASA TM X-2637). 

Dzuba, A. S.; Grigoriev, V. D.; Pisarev, V. S. Comparison of the MSC/NASTRAN and Holographic Interferometry Data on a Local Strain/Stress Evaluation in the Elasto-Plastic Range, MSC 1996 World Users' Conf. Proc., Vol. I, Paper No. 10, June, 1996. 

Elsley, M.; Kelly, D.; Kuruppu, M.; Tong, L.; Sheppard, A. Analysis of Highly Loaded Bonded Joints for Thin Skins, Proceedings of the 5th Australian Aeronautical Conference Part 1 (of 2), 1993. 

Farley, Mike. Interfacing CAD/CAM to a Graphic Pre- and Postprocessor to Perform a Nonlinear Buckling Analysis of a Composite Structure, The MSC 1990 World Users Conf. Proc., Vol. II, Paper No. 34, March, 1990. 

Figari, M.; Iaccarino, R.; Tibiletti, M. Nonlinear Analysis to Evaluate Buckling and Post-Buckling Behaviour of a Simple Flat Plate using MSC/NASTRAN, Proc. of the 19th MSC European Users' Conf., Paper No. 12, September, 1992. 

Fontes, Ricardo Lopes. Prediction of Allowable Crippling Stress Using the Finite Element Method, Proc. of the 2nd MSC/NASTRAN Users' Conf. in Brazil, Paper No. 9, March, 1993, in Portuguese. 

Furno, John; Anderson, William J.; Orlandi, Rui. Contact Problems in Mechanical Joints, The 1989 MSC World Users Conf. Proc., Vol. II, Paper No. 43, March, 1989. 

Gardner, I. Computer Modeling of a Pneumatic Tire Under Cornering Loads Using MSC/NASTRAN, Proc. of the MSC/NASTRAN Eur. Users' Conf., Paper No. 24, May, 1987. 

Gieseke, R. K. Analysis of Nonlinear Structures via Mode Synthesis, NASTRAN: Users' Exper., pp. 341-360, September, 1975, (NASA TM X-3278). 

Hadi, Dr. Muhammad N. S.; Das, Sreekanta. Non-Linear Finite Element Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Members Using MSC/NASTRAN, MSC 1996 World Users' Conf. Proc., Vol. IV, Paper No. 42, June, 1996. 

Herting, David N.; Herendeen, David L.; Hoesly, Richard L.; Chang, H. Implementation of a Nonlinear Concrete Cracking Algorithm in NASTRAN, NASTRAN: Users' Exper., pp. 479-494, October, 1976, (NASA TM X-3428). 

Herting, D. N.; Narayanaswami, R. Efficient Methods for Static Nonlinear Analysis of Large Order Problems, ASME Symp. on Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of Shells, November, 1981. 

Herting, David N.; Harder, R. L.; Karlsten, K. K.; Swami, R. N. Architecture of Nonlinear Analysis, Proc. of the Conf. on Finite Element Methods and Technology, Paper No. 5, March, 1981. 

Herting, David N. Advances in Nonlinear Analysis in MSC/NASTRAN, MSC/NASTRAN Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 17, March, 1982. 

Herting, D. N. A General Purpose Nonlinear Tansient Integration System, Innovative Methods in Nonlinear Problems, ed. by W.K. Liu, T. Belytschko, and K.C. Park, ASME Winter Annual Mtg., 1984. 

Herting, David N.; Haggenmacher, Gernot W. Pressure Follower Matrix for Geometric Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis, The MSC 1987 World Users Conf. Proc., Vol. I, Paper No. 24, March, 1987. 

Heskitt, Michael J. Fracture Mechanics Computations with MSC/PROBE, The MSC 1991 World Users' Conf. Proc., Vol. II, Paper No. 41, March, 1991. 

Hilton, Robert D. Nonlinear Gap-Type Solutions Using a Linear F.E.A. Code, The MSC 1993 World Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 50, May, 1993. 

Hoff, Claus C. Improvements in Linear Buckling and Geometric Nonlinear Analysis for MSC/NASTRAN's Shell Elements, The MSC 1993 World Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 49, May, 1993. 

Hsieh, S. S. Large Strain Analysis of Rubber-Like Materials in MSC/NASTRAN, The 4th MSC Taiwan Users' Conf., Paper No. 19, November, 1992. 

Hsieh, Steve. Large Strain Analysis of Rubber-Like Materials in MSC/NASTRAN, 1993 MSC Japan's 11th User's Conf. Proc., Paper No. 13. 

Hunckler, Charles; Austin, Randy D. Nonlinear Analysis of the Terex Scraper Rollover Protector Cap, MSC/NASTRAN Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 8, March, 1983. 

Hurwitz, Myles M. New Large Deflection Analysis for NASTRAN, Sixth NASTRAN Users' Colloq., pp. 235-256, October, 1977, (NASA CP-2018). 

Hussain, M. A.; Pu, S. L.; Lorensen, W. E. Singular Plastic Element: NASTRAN Implementation and Application, Sixth NASTRAN Users' Colloq., pp. 257-274, October, 1977, (NASA CP-2018). 

Johnson, Graham. Using MSC/NASTRAN Beam Elements to Model the Flexural Failure of Thin Walled Hollow Sections, The Fifth Australasian MSC Users Conf. Proc., Paper No. 10, November, 1991. 

Katoh, Humi. Effect of Load Increment in Nonlinear Analysis of Rectangular Plates, The First MSC/NASTRAN User's Conf. in Japan, October, 1984, in Japanese. 

Kawahara, Atsushi. Influence by Load Increments to Nonlinear Behavior of Rectangular Plates (Part 2), The Third MSC/NASTRAN User's Conf. in Japan, October, 1985, in Japanese. 

Kim, Ki Ook. Nonlinear Inverse Perturbation Method in Dynamic Redesign, Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 1983. 

Kim, Sung-Ho; Lee, Byung-Hai. Study on the Correlation between Analysis and Experiment for the Nonlinear Behavior of Large Panel Precast Concrete Subassemblage, Proc. of the First MSC/NASTRAN Users' Conf. in Korea, Paper No. 20, October, 1990, in Korean. 

Kimbrough, Patty A. Geometric Nonlinear Analysis of a Deployable Beam, Aerospace Technology Conf. and Exposition, October, 1986, (SAE TP 861728). 

Lambert, J. C.; Merritt, W. M. Non-Linear Deflection Analysis of a Space Suit Waist Bearing, The 1989 MSC World Users Conf. Proc., Vol. I, Paper No. 15, March, 1989. 

Lambert, John C. Non-Linear Analysis of a Propeller Blade Retention System, The MSC 1993 World Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 32, May, 1993. 

Larkin, L. A. User Developed Elastic-Plastic Shell and Bar Elements in MSC/NASTRAN, Proc. of the Conf. on Finite Element Methods and Technology, March, 1980. 

Lawrence, Charles; Kielb, Robert E. Nonlinear Displacement Analysis of Advanced Propeller Structures Using NASTRAN, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, August, 1984, (NASA TM-83737). 

Lawrence, Charles; Aiello, Robert A.; Ernst, Michael A.; McGee, Oliver G. A NASTRAN Primer for the Analysis of Rotating Flexible Blades, The MSC 1988 World Users Conf. Proc., Vol. I, Paper No. 32, March, 1988. 

Lee, Hwa-Ping. On the Application of Nonlinear Load Elements to Thermal Analyses Using the NASTRAN Thermal Analyzer, Ninth NASTRAN Users' Colloq., pp. 121-139, October, 1980, (NASA CP-2151). 

Lee, S. H. The Cologne Challenge-The Replies (Part IV), Finite Element News, pp. 24-25, October, 1986. 

Lee, S. H. Generalized Viscoelastic Model for Creep Analysis Coupled with Plastic Deformation, Int. J. for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Vol. 26, No. 1, pp. 153-165, 1988. 

Lee, S. H. Rudimentary Considerations for Effective Convergence Criteria in Nonlinear Finite Analysis, Proc. of the 1988 ASME Int. Computers in Engineering Conf., Vol. 3, pp. 593-598, August, 1988. 

Lee, S. H. Basic Considerations for Expedient Solution Strategies in Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis, Proc. of the ASME Region IX Computer Applications Symp., pp. 4/1-18, October, 1988. 

Lee, S. H.; Hsieh, S. S. Applications of a Self-Adaptive Algorithm to Nonlinear Finite Element Analyses, Int. J. for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Vol. 32, No. 5, 1057-1077, 1991. 

Lee, S. H. Adaptive Algorithms: Future Direction for Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis, Finite Element News, p. 12, June, 1991. 

Lee, S. H. Self-Adaptive Algorithm for Efficient Computation of Elasto-Plastic Material Process, Proc. of the 1991 ASME Int. Computers in Engineering Conf., Vol. 2, pp. 129-138, August, 1991. 

Lee, S. H. Nonlinear Dynamic Stability Analysis Using Adaptive Bisection Algorithm in Implicit Integration, Proc. of the 1992 ASME Int. Computers in Engineering Conf., August, 1992. 

Lee, S. H. Rudimentary Consideration for Adaptive GAP/friction Element Based on the Penalty Method, Computers and Structures v 47 n 6 Jun 17 1993. 

Lee, Sang H.; Bock, Tim L.; Hsieh, Steve S. Adaptive Time Stepping Algorithm for Nonlinear Transient Analysis, The MSC 1988 World Users Conf. Proc., Vol. II, Paper No. 54, March, 1988. 

Lee, Sang H. Rudimentary Considerations for Effective Quasi- Newton Updates in Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis, Computers and Structures, Vol. 33, No. 2, pp. 463-476, 1989. 

Lee, Sang H. Rudimentary Considerations for Effective Line Search Method in Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis, Computers and Structures, Vol. 32, No. 6, pp. 1287-1301, 1989. 

Lee, Sang H.; Hsieh, Steve S.; Ou, Rongfu. Applications of a Self-Adaptive Algorithm to Nonlinear Finite Element Analyses, The 1989 MSC World Users Conf. Proc., Vol. II, Paper No. 41, March, 1989. 

Lee, Sang H.; Hsieh, Steve S.; Bock, Timothy L. Adaptive Arc-Length Methods in MSC/NASTRAN, The MSC 1990 World Users Conf. Proc., Vol. I, Paper No. 5, March, 1990. 

Lee, Sang H.; Hsieh, Steve S. Expedient Implicit Integration with Adaptive Time Stepping Algorithm for Nonlinear Transient Analysis, Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Vol. 81, No. 2, pp. 151-172, August, 1990. 

Lee, Sang H. Some Salient Considerations for Computational Procedure in Elasto-Plastic Material Model, Proc. of the First MSC/NASTRAN Users' Conf. in Korea, Paper No. 21, October, 1990. 

Lee, Sang H.; Lin, T. L. Self-Adaptive Gap/Friction Element in MSC/NASTRAN, The MSC 1991 World Users' Conf. Proc., Vol. II, Paper No. 39, March, 1991. 

Lee, Sang Hoon. Creep Analysis Capability in MSC/NASTRAN, MSC/NASTRAN Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 27, March, 1984. 

Lee, Sang Hoon. Application of the Rheological Model to the Creep Analysis Coupled with Plastic Deformation, 8th Int. Conf. on Struct. Mech. in Reactor Tech., August, 1985. 

Lee, Sang L.; Raiten, Alla. Characterization of Geometric Nonlinearity in MSC/NASTRAN with Some Salient Examples, Proc. of the Ninth MSC/NASTRAN Users' Conf. in Japan, Paper No. 15, October, 1991. 

Levy, Alvin; Pifko, A. B.; Ogilvie, P. L. Implementation of Elastic-Plastic Structural Analysis into NASTRAN, Eleventh NASTRAN Users' Colloq., pp. 255-280, May, 1983. 

Li, J.; Cameron, D. A.; Mills, K. G. The Analysis of Footings on Expansive Soil Using NASTRAN, The Fifth Australasian MSC Users Conf. Proc., Paper No. 5, November, 1991. 

Linari, M.; Mancino, E. Application of the MSC/NASTRAN Program to the Study of a Simple Reinforced Concrete Structure in Nonlinear Material Field, Proc. of the 15th MSC/NASTRAN Eur. Users' Conf., October, 1988. 

Livshits, David S.; Saltoun, David. Nonlinear Analysis of Free Flight Rockets Using MSC/NASTRAN, MSC 1994 World Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 36, June, 1994 

Loganathan, S.; Morgan, R. C. Snap-Through Buckling Analysis of a Shallow Geodesic Dome Using MSC/NASTRAN, The Fifth Australasian MSC Users Conf. Proc., Paper No. 4, November, 1991. 

Loganathan, Sabaratnam; Morgan, Richard C. Snap-Through Buckling Analysis of a Shallow Geodesic Dome Using MSC/NASTRAN, The MSC 1993 World Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 58, May, 1993. 

Longwell, Joe E. The Behavior of Pressure Vessels with Varying Thickness, MSC/NASTRAN Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 9, March, 1982. 

Lu, Chun-Yih; Lee, Chun-Hui. Geometrically Nonlinear Analysis of Elastic Structures Under Follower Force (Nonconservative Loading), The 2nd Annual MSC Taiwan Users Conf., Paper No. 3, October, 1990, in Chinese. 

MacNeal, Richard H. Advances in Nonlinear Analysis in MSC/NASTRAN, Proc. of the MSC/NASTRAN Eur. Users' Conf., April, 1982. 

Majorana, C.; Natali, A.; Zavarise, G. Investigation of Nonlinear Contact Problem in Three Dimensional Finite Element Model, Proc. of the 15th MSC/NASTRAN Eur. Users' Conf., October, 1988. Paper No. 15. 

Marb, W. Nonlinear Material Behaviour Analysis-A Possibility of Optimising the Cost Factor, Proc. of the MSC/NASTRAN Eur. Users' Conf., May, 1987. 

Marcus, J. W. MSC/NASTRAN and Modern Art, Proc. of the Conf. on Finite Element Methods and Technology, March, 1980. 

Marcus, J. W. NASTRAN and Modern Art - How to Calculate Kenneth Snelson's Needle Tower, Proc. of the Conf. on Finite Element Methods and Technology, March, 1980. 

Marcus, J. W. NASTRAN and the Stability of Hyperbolic Shells, NASTRAN User's Conf., June, 1981. 

Marcus, J. W. NASTRAN and the Non-Linear Analysis Capability, or, How to Get Good Results and Go Broke in the Process, Proc. of the MSC/NASTRAN Eur. Users' Conf., Paper No. 8, April, 1982. 

Marcus, J. W. MSC/NASTRAN and Floating Cubes, Proc. of the 17th MSC Eur. Users' Conf., Paper No. 12, September, 1990. 

Marcus, Jan W. MSC/NASTRAN and Floating Cubes or Zen and the Art of Finite Element Idealization, Finite Element News, pp. 16-20, June, 1992. 

McDonough, John R. A Comparison of the Two NASTRAN Differential Stiffness Techniques, NASTRAN: Users' Exper., pp. 149-160, October, 1976, (NASA TM X-3428). 

McNamee, Martin J.; Zavareh, Parviz. Nonlinear Transient Analysis of a Shock Isolated Mechanical Fuse, The MSC 1990 World Users Conf. Proc., Vol. I, Paper No. 21, March, 1990. 

Mehrzad, Khosrow. A Parametric Study to Optimize a Complicated Stiffened Plate Structure in Buckling, The MSC 1991 World Users' Conf. Proc., Vol. II, Paper No. 40, March, 1991. 

Metzer, G. Application of MSC/NASTRAN in Nonlinear Computing of Thin Shell Structures, Proc. of the MSC/NASTRAN Eur. Users' Conf., May, 1984. 

Moharir, M. M. NASTRAN Nonlinear Capabilities in Static Solutions, MSC/NASTRAN Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 5, March, 1985. 

Moharir, M. M. NASTRAN Nonlinear Capabilities in Dynamic Solutions, MSC/NASTRAN Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 9, March, 1985. 

Morton, Mark H.; Kaizoji, Allyne. Effects on Load Distribution in a Helicopter Rotor Support Structure Associated with Various Boundary Configurations, 48th Annual Forum Proc. of the American Helicopter Society, Vol. 1, pp. 629-634, 1992. 

Mulcahy, T. M.; Turula, P.; Chung, H.; Jendrzejczyk, A. Analytical and Experimental Study of Two Concentric Cylinders Coupled by a Fluid Gap, NASTRAN: Users' Exper., pp. 249-258, September, 1975, (NASA TM X-3278). 

Nack, Wayne V.; Joshi, Arun M. Friction Induced Vibration, MSC 1995 World Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 36, May, 1995. 

Nalepa, E.; Kaiser, A. Criteria for the Selection of Element Types in Stress Analysis of Large Finite Element Structures, Proc. of the MSC/NASTRAN Eur. Users' Conf., May, 1986. 

Ngan, Ivan, C. S.; Hsieh, Steve S. Large Deformation in Keyboard Rubber Spring, The Sixth Annual MSC Taiwan Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 16, November, 1994. 

Ni, Archie E.; Sundaram, Sam V.; Dubbs, Dennis J. Experiences with Solution 66 in MSC/NASTRAN, MSC/NASTRAN Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 11, March, 1986. 

Ohmori, Kenichi. Consideration for Practical Application of Elastic Contact Problem to Engine Components, The Second MSC/NASTRAN User's Conf. in Japan, October, 1984, in Japanese. 

.cfmer, Ortwin. Nonlinear Adaptive Analysis Via Quasi-Newton, Approach With MSC/NASTRAN, MSC 1994 World Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 13, June, 1994. 

Overbye, Vern; Gerdeen, Joel; Lin, Shan. MSC/NASTRAN Solution 99 Experience, MSC/NASTRAN Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 9, March, 1983. 

Overbye, Vern D.; Allaud, Pierre. MSC/NASTRAN Solution 99 Revisited, MSC/NASTRAN Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 4, March, 1985. 

Palmieri, F. W. Analyzing Deployment of Spacecraft Appendages Using MSC/NASTRAN, The MSC 1990 World Users Conf. Proc., Vol. I, Paper No. 6, March, 1990. 

Papoulia, Katerina-D. P.; Hsieh, Steve S. Large Deformation Hyperelastic Analysis in MSC/NASTRAN Version 67.5, The MSC 1993 World Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 56, May, 1993. 

Papoulia, Katerina-D. Fully Nonlinear Hyperelastic Analysis of Nearly Incompressible Solids: Elements and Material Models in MSC/NASTRAN, MSC 1995 World Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 29, May, 1995. 

Parker, G. R.; Lee, J. M. Computer Aided Engineering and Finite Element Applications to Weapon Systems, Proc. of the MSC/NASTRAN Eur. Users' Conf., Paper No. 12, May, 1984. 

Peters, James; Hashemi-Kia, M.; Toosi, M. An Approach for Modeling Structural Nonlinearities Using MSC/NASTRAN, The MSC 1992 World Users' Conf. Proc., Vol. II, Paper No. 53, May, 1992. 

Peters, James; Hashemi-Kia, M.; Toosi, M. Modeling of a Nonlinear Control System Using MSC/NASTRAN, The MSC 1992 World Users' Conf. Proc., Vol. II, Paper No. 58, May, 1992. 

Pressel, J.; Winter, H. Truck Frame Calculations Under Consideration of Nonlinear Contact Problems, Proc. of the MSC/NASTRAN Eur. Users' Conf., May, 1986. 

Ramsay, A. C. Buckling of Structures with Nonlinear Materials in MSC/NASTRAN, NASTRAN User's Conf., April, 1978. 

Ray, William F. The Use of MSC/NASTRAN and Empirical Data to Verify a Design, MSC/NASTRAN Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 11, March, 1984. 

Reyer, H. A Crash-Down Calculated with NASTRAN, Proc. of the MSC/NASTRAN Eur. Users' Conf., April, 1982. 

Ricardo, Luiz Carlos H. Crash-Test Simulation Using Finite Element Method, Proc. of the 2nd MSC/NASTRAN Users' Conf. in Brazil, Paper No. 7, March, 1993, in Portuguese. 

Ricardo, Luiz Carlos H.; Augusto, Oscar Brito. Simulation of Crash-Test Using the Acceleration as a Parameter to Check Theoretical and Experimental Results, MSC 1994 World Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 20, June, 1994. 

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